What is Shingrix? Shingrix is a new publicly funded vaccine for Shingles that is covered under OHIP for seniors aged 65-70 years old. How is the vaccine given? The vaccine is given intramuscular, in the upper arm, it can be given at the same time as any other vaccine such as the influenza vaccine or…
How can a Chiropractor help? At its most basic points of concern chiropractic care can help reduce pain, restore function and educate patients on measures to avoid future injuries and relapses. How any one practitioner in particular may go about doing this can vary depending upon their individual practice preferences. At the Essex-County Nurse Practitioner…
Do ticks spread disease? Ticks can spread diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. “Deer Ticks” spread the bacteria that cause Lyme disease (Borrelia Burgdorferi). This is most likely to be transmitted if the tick has been attached to you for more than 24 hours. What is Lyme Disease? Symptoms: Usually occur within 1-2…
We all need to stay safe. We also all need to eat. Many of us are concerned about food and food packaging harboring the coronavirus, and naturally some have turned to the internet for advice on how to protect themselves. The internet is rampant with misinformation on how to keep food safe from the coronavirus….
During this time of uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people want to know if they should be eating certain foods, or taking vitamin supplements to help support their immune system. If that’s you, you’re not alone. Although there is no evidence that any single food, nutrient, or supplement is capable of giving you extra…
A common question in practice is whether people should be wearing face masks to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. We know a key transmitter of COVID-19 is via droplets that can fly out of our mouths when we speak, cough and sneeze. Public Health Ontario recommends wearing a mask if you have symptoms of…
All vaccines are administered free of charge to eligible patients.Talk to your Nurse Practitioner today! Infants Children Adolescents Adults Older Adults >65 years old Information obtained from the Ontario Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule- updated December 2016. Retrieved from Ontario.ca/vaccines.
